What metals and thicknesses does the Ion Plasma Pro cut?

It cuts up to 15 mm in steel, 12 mm in stainless steel, 12 mm in aluminium and 8 mm in copper. It also works galvanised sheet, bronze, brass and tubular shapes, with a GYS generator of up to 45 A.

Why does it not cut wood or plastic?

Plasma cutting melts the metal with an electric arc and only works with conductive materials, that is, metal sheet. It is not designed to cut wood, plastic or other non-conductive materials.

What is the working area of the Ion Plasma Pro?

It offers a usable cutting area of 2,000 × 1,030 mm (2×1 metres) with 80 mm of working height and a positioning precision of ±0.1 mm. It arrives fully assembled.

Does it include the plasma generator?

Yes, it includes a 45 A GYS generator in the price, which allows cutting up to 15 mm of thickness. It integrates a water bed to reduce dross and a THC dynamic height control system.

What is the difference between the Ion Plasma Pro and the Basic?

The Pro is a complete table with an included 45 A GYS generator, a 1,000 × 2,000 mm area and cutting of up to 15 mm in steel. The Basic turns your existing manual plasma torch into CNC, with a smaller 750 × 1,100 mm area.

What is THC and why is it best to use the Nomad post-processor?

THC (dynamic torch height control) keeps the ideal torch distance during cutting, even on warped sheets. It requires specific G-codes: a generic post-processor moves the XY axes but does not control the THC, which is why it is best to use the Nomad post-processor from its Downloads Zone.